Hi! I’m Michelle Kmiec and music and dancing have been an important part of my life!
Since the age of nine through college, as a music performance major, my love for rhythms has been a lifelong passion and it shows! I have been greatly inspired by the Latin culture which has influenced my style of dancing. Having been immersed in the Peruvian culture of South America for nearly two decades, I have learned Latin dances such as; Salsa, Cumbia and Merengue straight from the source. So for me, teaching Zumba was a perfect fit! For over two years I have been able to teach my passion…now what can be better than that!
My other passion is the martial arts where I have achieved the level of 3rd degree black belt and has also studied Krav Maga. I have taught all age groups and levels from white to black belt since 1995. But I have found teaching kickboxing to music the most fun! Unfortunately, too many kickboxing classes, including “combat” style classes, are not taught by real martial artists. This can lead to improper technique and ultimately injury. In my class you will not only have fun and sweat, but more importantly you will learn correct punching and kicking techniques!